Edgewood, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 353/sq mi density
$42,188 Median Income $28,004 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $107,055 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $625/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Edgewood, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,188
44% below
$28,004 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $107,055
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Edgewood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Edgewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
26%
Rent
54%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgewood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edgewood residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,004. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edgewood is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,055. Median rent is $625/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

7.6% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population357
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$28,004
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$625
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$107,055
Housing Units231
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Edgewood was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.